Laboratory testing services
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Sensory analysis – transfer of odor and flavor from food contact materials (DIN 10955)
DIN 10955
Standard DIN 10955 specifies test methods for the sensory analysis of food contact materials and articles that are intended for direct food contact. … Read more
Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of films and sheeting
ASTM F1249, ISO 15106-2
Determination of the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) according to standard ASTM F1249. WVTR describes the amount of water vapor that passes through a material or … Read more
Oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of films and sheeting
ASTM D3985, ASTM F1927, DIN 53380-3, …
Determination of the oxygen transmission rate of films and sheet-like materials. The test is performed on two parallel samples simultaneously. … Read more
Sensory analysis – odor and flavor (EN 1230-1 and -2)
EN 1230-1, EN 1230-2
Standards EN 1230-1 and EN 1230-2 specify the testing procedure for assessing the odor and flavor released by food contact materials made of paper or board. This analysis applies … Read more
Metal screening by ICP-SFMS
This metal screening analysis includes the semi-quantitative determination of 70 elements. The method can be used, for example, to determine the background concentrations of metals in environmental samples or to study the elemental distribution of unknown … Read more
Heavy metal content according to Directive 94/62/EC
Directive 94/62/EC limits the content of heavy metals such that the sum of the concentrations of lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) in packaging or packaging components shall not exceed … Read more
Transfer of antimicrobial components from paper or board (EN 1104)
EN 1104
Paper or paperboard that comes into contact with food must not release processing aids that have an antimicrobial effect on food. The requirement is outlined, for example, in German BfR … Read more
Elemental analysis of plastics and polymers by ICP-SFMS (selected elements)
The measurement is performed using a high-resolution ICP-MS technique (ICP-SFMS), which can identify very low elemental concentrations. The measurement includes only the selected element … Read more
Pentachlorophenol (PCP) in aqueous extracts of paper and board
ISO 15320
Pentachlorophenol (PCP, CAS 87-86-5) is a compound that is used as a pesticide and a wood preservative. This analysis is used to determine the pentachlorophenol content in an aqueous … Read more
Phthalates analysis (extended package)
Extended analysis package for phthalates from various matrices using the GC-MS technique. The following compounds can be detected: Compound Abbreviation CAS number Dibutyl phthalate DBP 84-74-2 Diisobutyl phthalate DIBP 84-69-5 … Read more
Water absorbance of paper or board with the Cobb method
This test measures the water absorption properties of paper and board. The method is not suitable for grades with grammage less than 50 g/m2 or embossed paper. It is also unsuitable for highly water-absorbing papers, … Read more
Elements (Cd, Al, Hg, Pb) in aqueous extracts of paper and board
EN 12497, EN 12498, EN 645
This measurement detects the migration of heavy metals and aluminum to cold water from paper or board intended as food contact material.
The method is … Read more
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
XPS is a semi-quantitative technique allowing to measure the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding and electronic state of the atoms. XPS is a surface-sensitive technique. Typical … Read more
Oxygen transmission rate (OTR) of packages
ASTM F1307
This test is designed to measure the oxygen transmission rate of finished packages, including cups, bottles, trays, and containers. Two replica measurements are included in the test price. Temperature can be … Read more
Phthalates analysis package (REACH)
This analysis package contains the quantification of the following substances, included in the REACH Authorization List: Substance Abbreviation CAS number Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate DEHP 117-81-7 Benzyl butyl phthalate BBP 85-68-7 Dibutyl … Read more
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in paper and paperboard
Content of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in a paper or paperboard sample intended as a food contact material. Read more
Bending stiffness of corrugated cardboard
Bending stiffness testing is performed to evaluate cardboard's stiffness by measuring the resistance to bending with 4-point loading.
The results express the bending stiffness of the material in the machine direction and the cross … Read more
CEPI recyclability of paper and board
Recyclability testing of paper and cardboard according to the CEPI recyclability laboratory test method (version 2, October 2022). Testing includes: Disintegration, Filtrate analysis, Determination of the coarse reject, Determination of the … Read more
Tensile strength (TEA) of paper and paperboard
This test is used to measure the tensile strength and elongation of paper or board in the machine direction (MD) and the cross direction (CD).
Even small variations in tensile strength can affect the functionality of the product. … Read more
Transfer of fluorescent whitening agents from paper or board (EN 648)
EN 648
Determination of the speed of transfer of optical brightening agents (OBAs) from paper and board. The test is performed against UV light to provide a rating for the bleeding of the … Read more
Bursting strength of corrugated cardboard
Bursting strength measures the maximum hydraulic pressure that a material withstands without breaking. The bursting strength of corrugated cardboard is measured from the top and bottom sides of the sample, and the result is given as an … Read more
Bursting strength of paper or board
Burst strength measures the maximum hydraulic pressure that the sample withstands without breaking. Paper's or board's burst strength is the most commonly used test value alongside SCT (short-term compression strength ). With this test, you will … Read more
Grease resistance of paper or board with palm oil method
TAPPI 454
The grease resistance of paper and board is determined by establishing the time taken for a simulated “fat material” (palm kernel oil) to penetrate (break through) the sheet of paper or board. … Read more
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) analysis of solids and fabrics
GC-MS analysis of 16 PAH compounds, which are listed as high-priority pollutants by the US-EPA. The analyzed PAH compounds are: naphthalene, acenaphthylene, acenaphthene, fluorene, phenanthrene, … Read more
Primary aromatic amines (PAA) in an aqueous extract
EN 17163, EN 645, EN 647
Determination of primary aromatic amines (PAAs) from an aqueous extract of paper and board using reference method EN 17163. The analysis is available for cold and hot water … Read more
Puncture resistance of corrugated cardboard
ISO 3036
In this test, a pyramid-shaped puncture head is used to measure the puncture resistance of a board sample. During this process, combined tensile, compression, flexural, and shear forces occur. The result is given as the … Read more
Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of paper or board with the gravimetric dish method
DIN 53122-1
The gravimetric dish method can be used to determine the water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of materials that have a high water vapor … Read more
XPS peak deconvolution - binding state of atoms
XPS is a semi-quantitative technique allowing to measure the elemental composition of the surface of materials. In addition, it can also determine the binding state of the atoms. If you wish to perform this test, please ask the … Read more
Air permeability of paper or board
Air permeability is an important property for some paper grades, such as paper bags that are filled industrially. Measurlabs offers air permeance testing with the Bendtsen and Gurley methods.
The Bendtsen method (ISO 5636-3) is suitable for papers … Read more
Ash content of paper, board or pulp
The test determines the ash content of paper, board, and pulp upon being ignited at 525 °C. The results express the mass of the inorganics in your sample. Read more
Box compression test (BCT)
EN 12048
This method is used for testing the resistance to compression of complete, filled transport packages. A stacking test on complete, filled transport packages is also performed using the same apparatus. Read more
Bulk of paper or board
Bulk is the ratio of paper's or board's thickness to its basis weight. Read more
Carbon dioxide (CO2) transmission rate through films and sheeting
ASTM F2476-20
This measurement determines the transmission rate of carbon dioxide (CO2) through a single or multi-layered plastic film or sheeting with an infrared detector.
The … Read more
Edgewise crush test (ECT) for cardboard
The Edgewise crush test (ECT) measures the edge strength of boards. The results give an indication of the board's resistance to crushing during processing and use.
In the ECT test, the test specimen is loaded perpendicularly to the open … Read more
Grammage of paper and board
EN ISO 536
Determination of the grammage of paper, board and corrugated board. Read more
Grease resistance of paper or board with the KIT test
In this test, the grease resistance of paper is evaluated using castor oil, n-heptane, and toluene mixtures as per the TAPPI 559 standard.
A drop of the test liquid is dropped on the paper, and after 15 seconds the … Read more
ISO brightness of paper or paperboard
ISO 2470-1
The method measures the diffuse blue light reflectance factor of paper and board by the ISO 2470-1 standard.
The test is limited to white and near-white samples. The measurement is used to determine the whiteness level of … Read more
Moisture content of paper or board
This testing method is used to determine the moisture content of paper or board in standard RT conditions (23 °C/ 50 % RH). The measurement is performed after exposing the sample to these conditions for a minimum of 4 hours. Read more
Opacity of paper or board
ISO 2471
This method is used to determine the opacity (paper backing) of paper by diffuse reflectance.
The test is suitable for papers and boards that contain fluorescent whitening agents, as long as the UV content of the radiation incident on the test … Read more
Roughness of paper or board
Multiple methods to determine paper's or board's roughness exist. The most typical tests are:
- The Bendtsen method (ISO 8791-2) - For papers and boards that have a Bendtsen value between 5 and 3000 ml/min. Not suitable for papers with high air permeability. … Read more
Short-span compression test (SCT) for paper or board
SCT (short-span compression test) is one of the most commonly used testing methods for determining the compression strength of paper or cardboard.
In this test, the sample is conditioned in standard conditions (23 … Read more
Single-use plastic food contact materials (FCM) – EU compliance testing package
EN 1186, EN 13130-1, ISO 13302
General compliance testing package for single-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) by regulation (EU) 10/2011 and … Read more
Water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of textiles
ASTM E96
Water vapor transmission rate testing is used to evaluate the breathability of textiles. The ASTM E96 test measures the amount of water vapor that passes through the fabric in a controlled environment. The … Read more
2-point bending resistance of paper and board
DIN 53121, ISO 2493
This test determines the 2-point bending resistance of paper or board by using a Taber-type tester. The bending resistance at 15° or 7.5° can be determined and expressed in terms of the bending … Read more
Acid insoluble ash content of paper or board
ISO 776
This test is used to determine the quantity of acid-insoluble ash in paper, board, or pulp samples. Testing is performed according to the ISO 776 standard. Read more
Alkali reserve of paper, board or pulp
This test is used to determine the alkali reserve of papers and boards, especially those that contain alkaline pigments or other alkaline materials. Read more
CIE whiteness of paper or paperboard
The CIE whiteness test measures the whiteness of paper or board under the CIE D65 daylight standard. The method gives the complete visible spectral range (VIS) information about whiteness, unlike the ISO ( ISO 2470 ) method, which operates only … Read more
Change of dimensions of paper or board upon change in humidity or immersion in water
PN 85/P-50157, PN 92/P-50158
With this test, the dimensional changes of a paper sample are measured after immersion in water. The measurements are … Read more
Cobb–Unger oil absorbance test for paper and board
In this absorption test, castor oil is used to evaluate the oil absorbance of a paper or board product.
During the analysis, oil is applied on top of the sample with an L&W Cobb sizing tester, and the mass of oil absorbed … Read more
Coefficient of static friction of paper or board
TAPPI 503, TAPPI 542, TAPPI 815
With this test, the coefficient of static friction of most paper-based packaging materials can be measured.
The testing standard will be chosen depending on the … Read more
Color of paper or board
ISO 5631-1, ISO 5631-2
This test is used to measure the color of paper and board by the diffuse reflectance method with spectral gloss elimination as outlined in standards ISO 5631-1 and ISO 5631-2.
The method is not suitable for papers that … Read more
Concora medium test (CMT30) for flutings
This method is used to determine the flat crush resistance of a corrugating medium after being fluted to A-flute geometry with a laboratory fluting device.
The Concora corrugating medium test can be used for any corrugating medium that … Read more
Conductivity of aqueous extracts of paper, board or pulp
ISO 6587
With this test, the conductivity of water extraction (hot or cold) from a paper, board, or pulp sample is measured.
The extraction is performed with deionized water, therefore the results may vary … Read more
Degree of curl after one-sided wetting of paper or board
TAPPI 466
Determination of degree of curl after one-sided wetting as per TAPPI 466 standard for paper or board samples. Read more
Degree of curl with changes in the humidity of air of paper or board
ISO 11556
Determination of the degree of curl of paper or board by using a vertically suspended test piece as per standard ISO 11556.
Curl is defined as deviation from a flat surface. … Read more
Fastness to light – Xenotest of paper or board
EN ISO 105-B02, ISO 12040
This test is used to determine the effect of artificial daylight (D65) on the color of paper or board.
During the test, the sample is exposed to filtered xenon arc light to … Read more
Fiber furnish analysis with the Hertzberg staining test
ISO 9184-3
The Hertzberg staining test is used to determine the main fiber content of papers and boards.
In the test, a saturated solution of zinc chloride, iodine, and potassium iodide is used to color the … Read more
Flat crush test (FCT) of corrugated cardboard
The flat crush test (FCT) is a commonly used mechanical test conducted on board materials, such as corrugated cardboard.
During the test, the sample is loaded perpendicular to its surface. The resistance the board presents to the … Read more
Folding endurance of paper and board
This test is used to determine the folding endurance of paper or board using the Köhler-Molin, Lhomargy, MIT, and Schopper testers.
During the test, a narrow strip of paper is folded forwards and backward in a standardized manner, so that it … Read more
Food contact compliancy for single-use nitrile gloves test package (BfR XXI/1)
DIN 10955, EN 1186, EN 13130-1, …
Test package for single-use nitrile gloves for food contact compliancy according to BfR XX1/1 and 1935/2004. The … Read more
Gloss of paper or board
EN ISO 8254-1
This method provides the measurement of the specular gloss of paper at an angle of 75° to the normal of the paper surface.
Although its chief application is for coated papers, the test may also be used for glossy uncoated papers such as … Read more
Grammage of component papers separated from corrugated cardboard
EN ISO 536
Grammage measures the weight of the sample in relation to its area. Grammage values are commonly used to categorize different board and paper grades.
In this method, the components … Read more
Grease resistance of paper or board with the turpentine method
TAPPI 454
This test determines the penetration of greases and oil, commonly found in foodstuffs. The test can be used to evaluate and grade the usability of greaseproof papers and vegetable … Read more
Horizontal impact test for corrugated cardboard
This test is used to determine the effect of a vertical impact on the horizontal edge of finished and filled cardboard containers.
In the test, the packaging is placed on a carriage that is rolled against an impact apparatus. … Read more
Internal bond strength of paper or board (Z-direction)
TAPPI 541
This test is used to provide insight into the performance of coated fine papers, adhesion at carton side seams, and more. In the test, a tape is placed on both sides of the test specimen, the sample … Read more
Kappa number of paper, board, or pulp according to ISO 302
ISO 302
The Kappa number describes the lignin content or bleachability of pulp. With this test, the kappa number is determined as per the ISO 302 standard, which applies to all kinds of chemical and … Read more
Metals in oil and solvents by ICP-SFMS (Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, V)
Determination of selected metals (Al, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, Zn, V) in oil or solvent samples using high-resolution ICP-MS (ICP-SFMS) technique. … Read more
Pin adhesion test (PAT) of corrugated cardboard
PN 87/P-50143/07
The pin adhesion test measures the bond strength between the corrugated medium and the liner. It is used to analyze the strength of adhesives.
Upon request, the measurement can be performed on … Read more
Repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCM) – EU compliance testing package
DIN 10955, EN 1186, EN 13130-1
General compliance testing package for repeated-use plastic food contact materials (FCMs) according to regulations … Read more
Ring crush test (RCT) of liners
This test is used to evaluate the compressive strength of paper and board by using the ring crush method.
This test is especially useful for determining the usability of shipping containers made from fiberboard. Read more
Scott bond internal strength of paper or board
TAPPI 541
This test measures the energy required to rapidly delaminate a sheet-type specimen.
A z-directional rupture is initiated by the impact of a pendulum having both a controlled mass and a controlled velocity. The … Read more
Smoothness of paper with the Bekk method
ISO 5627
The smoothness of a paper or board sample is determined with the Bekk method. This test is recommended especially for smooth grades and is not recommended for samples over 0.5 mm thick or very permeable papers. The results … Read more
Tearing resistance of paper
This method determines the tearing resistance of low-grammage paper or board with the Elmendorf method.
During the test, an initial cut is made on the test specimen. This cut is then torn for a given distance using a pendulum. The work required to tear the … Read more
Transfer of color from paper or board to food
EN 646
This test is used to evaluate the transfer of color from paper or board that is intended to come into contact with food. The applied simulants are Olive oil, 3% acetic acid, Alkaline salt solution (saliva simulant), … Read more
Water resistance of the glue bond of corrugated board
ISO 5635
This test is used to evaluate the strength of a glue bond in corrugated cardboard after being immersed in water. This test is especially useful for applications where a high degree of resistance to wet … Read more
Wet strength of paper or board
ISO 3781
In this test, the tensile strength of paper or board is measured after the material has been immersed in water for a specified period. The test can be used to evaluate the functionality of board and paper that may be exposed to water at … Read more
Yellowness of paper or board
DIN 6167
The influence of temperature, chemical reactions, radiation, etc. can make white or colorless materials such as art equipment, paper, and paints yellow.
The yellowness number indicates the change in the yellow value of a sample due to one … Read more
pH of aqueous extracts in cold or hot water extractions of paper, board or pulp
ISO 6588, PN 84/P-50109
With this test, the pH of water extraction (hot or cold) from a paper, board, or pulp sample is measured. The extraction is performed … Read more
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